All Policy & legal articles – Page 88
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VideoThe Retail Week with John Roberts: M&S and Debenhams
Ao.com founder John Roberts joins The Retail Week in his role as guest editor to discuss the biggest issues facing the industry this week.
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NewsMove of the week: Archie Norman’s golden touch at M&S
It hardly needs repeating what a fantastic coup it is for M&S to have landed Archie Norman as its new chairman.
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NewsLabour pledges to hike corporation tax to 26%
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is set to impose a hike in corporation tax as part of the party’s manifesto.
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NewsToday in retail: Election brings new profit threat
As the general election gets under way retailers face the possibility of yet more pressure on profits.
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OpinionOpinion: London’s West End is changing for the better
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan continues to spread the message to the world that ‘London is open’.
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AnalysisWhy are retailers suddenly in breach of NMW regulations?
John Lewis revealed yesterday that it is setting aside £36m to deal with the potential fall-out from not complying with national minimum wage rules.
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NewsBHS: Lobby group demands new rules for private firms
The Institute of Directors (IoD) has called for new governance rules for large private companies to avoid a repeat of the BHS pensions scandal.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Abercrombie & Fitch, Amazon and more
Retail news round-up: Abercrombie & Fitch search for takeover interest, Amazon upgrades its Echo device and private firms asked to adhere to governance rules
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NewsJohn Lewis books £36m charge over wage regulations
The John Lewis Partnership has made a provision of £36m to cover potential costs of national minimum wage regulations.
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VideoWatch: Bathstore boss unveils new fascia Haus Store
Bathstore chief exec Gary Favell explains why the retailer has branched out into the kitchen and bedrooms markets and opens up about business post-Brexit.
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VideoRoger Bootle on 'the great escape' of a post-Brexit UK
Capital Economics chief executive Roger Bootle discusses how retail can thrive post-Brexit and the opportunities it brings for consumers and business.
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NewsSports Direct board member in shock departure
Sports Direct’s only female board member has resigned suddenly with immediate effect.
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OpinionOpinion: The Government must guide retail past Brexit
At the BRC, we believe that for consumers and business to thrive, stability means plans from the next Government that put consumers first.
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NewsBHS: Former owner Retail Acquisitions on the brink
Former BHS owner Retail Acquisitions is on the brink of liquidation following a high court ruling.
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OpinionOpinion: Lessons from the legendary Feargal Quinn
Irish retail entrepreneur Feargal Quinn was ahead of his time – today he’d be called a ‘disruptor’.
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NewsConsumer confidence 'stable' despite economic concerns
Consumer confidence remained “surprisingly stable” in April despite concerns over the UK economy as it presses ahead with plans to exit the EU.
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NewsN Brown boss Spindler: 'We're done with transition'
N Brown boss Angela Spindler said today that the retailer is “done” with its transformation plan and is now ready for growth.
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NewsBHS: War of words continues as Field responds to Green
MP Frank Field has asked Sir Philip Green to publish the Pensions Regulator warning letter that sought a resolution to the BHS pensions issue.
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NewsGreen claims Field used him as ‘political football’
Sir Philip Green has lashed out at Frank Field MP, accusing the politician of using him as “political football”.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: BHS, Shop Direct and more
Retail news round-up: Sir Philip Green accuses MP of using him as a 'political football' and Shop Direct is put up for sale